I tend to dislike having my options limited Opportunity and possibility tend to be important to me at work My desk often has untidy piles of work on it I prefer variety in my job role At work, I like to 'make a difference' somehow I prefer not to be confrontational I tend to add to work I've done previously I will sometimes refuse requests for my time I will only take action once I have considered all the relevant information I'm attracted to the easy way of doing things at work My hearing is usually quite sensitive I like to receive feedback from others about my performance at work I would usually prefer to have a choice in how I do my job I tend to prefer to learn the 'correct' way of doing something At work I like every day to be different in some way I tend to be able to interpret information more quickly if diagrams are used I usually try to maintain a positive attitude at work I would usually find an 'overview' of an issue useful I tend to prefer tasks at work that are quite complicated I like to involve other people in the work that I do I sometimes find that taking exercise helps me to think I tend to focus on why things will work rather than why they won't Understanding details is critical to success in my job I tend to notice the particular qualities of people's voices I would usually prefer a team-based approach to working on my own I prefer my working days to be similar I rarely challenge those in authority I tend to be quite proactive in my job I am highly data rational I tend to perceive things as being easy rather than difficult Winning is important to me at work I will usually make contingency plans as a matter of course I would say that I'm usually good at listening at work I tend to believe that there are usually alternative ways of doing something I tend to share information with others I can be quite argumentative at work Putting other people first at work is sometimes a mistake I tend to work things out backwards I generally like to 'get on with things' at work I would usually describe myself as being positive I tend to enjoy working collaboratively on tasks at work I like to have a variety of tasks to do at work I usually think that others' opinions are right rather than my own At work, I always pay attention to the facts An 'executive summary' of key points would generally be useful to me I tend to find talking an issue through with a colleague helpful I sometimes ignore the needs of others I am quite likely to take a proactive approach at work I prefer things to be simple rather than difficult I like to do 3 or 4 things at the same time I can be quite 'difficult to manage' at work as I will challenge those in authority I usually do what people tell me to I tend to learn by 'doing' I'm sometimes forced into taking action too quickly at work Keeping things easy to manage is my preferred method of working I become bored quickly by familiar tasks I tend to believe that what other people say is correct Sometimes it's important for me to put myself first at work I sometimes use diagrams to explain my point of view I recognise that there is sometimes a need for bureaucracy and 'red tape' I would generally prefer to ignore other people's problems at work Having a structured order to my working day is important I'm quite competitive with colleagues at work I tend to like being involved in new, fast moving projects I have a low tolerance for change in a working environment I will sometimes tell people what I don't want to happen I enjoy data analysis At work, I prefer any changes to be made gradually I always consider all of the consequences of my actions I'm rarely convinced that I am right I tend to be meticulous regarding important details I will pursue a confrontational approach when I have to If someone criticises me I can decide for myself if their criticism is valid or not I quite like becoming involved in complex issues at work I prefer to be asked rather than told what to do I tend to prefer to think about issues in general terms rather than being specific I usually pay careful attention to the words and language that people use I will sometimes draw a sketch or diagram to show people what I mean I am sometimes motivated by complexity at work I am likely to follow an established procedure at work I sometimes learn by looking or watching I tend to identify the problems or potential problems in a course of action I usually dismiss negative feedback from others I tend to prefer to focus on summary information I prefer to keep things simple if I possibly can I sometimes find that taking a walk helps me to think things through Procedures tend to be an important part of my working life I tend to remain positive in the face of adversity I prefer to work on tasks where I can be creative I recognise that some procedures are important at work If I don't receive feedback from others, I tend to feel a bit lost I tend to enjoy making choices at work I always try to improve on my best performance at work Complexity is something I quite enjoy at work I tend to prefer to take the safest course of action I sometimes visualise the things that I am planning to do I tend to take a collaborative approach with colleagues at work I prefer to fit into the prevailing culture at work Other people's wellbeing at work is usually important to me In my ideal job role I would generally be more concerned with principles than specific details I prefer to work on more than one task at a time I can usually be relied on to help out my colleagues at work I become bored if tasks at work are too easy I sometimes find change threatening I'm attracted to ideas that are different I usually focus on the positive aspects of my job I'm usually comfortable relying on my feelings to help me assess an idea I would generally prefer to read the key points of a report or proposal, rather than the whole document I like to work systematically through a task from beginning to end I will challenge a rule if there is not a good reason for it If tasks at work have a degree of complexity I find them more interesting I tend to produce detailed work I will take a confrontational approach where necessary I find periods of radical change at work exciting and stimulating At work, other people's needs are important to me I often know the answer first, and have to work out how I got the answer later I'm often tempted to ignore feedback from colleagues I sometimes develop pictures in my head when someone is talking Occasionally I'm too busy with my own work to help someone else I tend to need the detail in order to understand something I sometimes rely on my feelings to assess an issue I tend to be sensitive to the needs of others I am sometimes able to recognise people's voices on the phone I would enjoy being involved in making strategic decisions I prefer to take a reactive approach at work If someone needs my help I tend to respond quickly When problem solving I tend to generate possible options I like to keep things simple wherever possible I tend to gloss over detail I'm usually attracted by a degree of difficulty in the tasks I do at work I'm highly competitive at work My natural way of working is to multi-task I will usually work within a team environment if I can Information presented visually tends to be meaningful to me I generally think of myself as being quite responsive to other people's needs I prefer familiar tasks to frequently changing ones I tend to be quite a tactile person at work I find the analysis of data or statistics fascinating I tend to be quite good at recognising potential problems I would usually prefer to have a choice in what I do at work I tend to worry if I am likely to miss a deadline My thinking is usually sequential I am able to focus my attention on details when necessary I'm often convinced that I'm right about something I tend to find being interrupted by other people an irritation When weighing up an issue I am likely to take into account how I feel about it I sometimes notice small details that other people miss I enjoy competition between individuals at work I rarely take action without the appropriate analysis and planning I am usually willing to help someone if I can Dispassionate analysis of the facts is very important at work I tend to find having goals and targets quite useful at work My needs are just as important as other people's For me, the beginning is the most obvious place to start something I tend to become frustrated if detailed information is lacking I prefer to work on one task at a time I always try to fit in at work I am usually quite proactive at work I tend to use my intuitive skills when making decisions It's important to prepare for potential problems with contingency plans I tend to pay attention to details I sometimes think in terms of visual pictures or visual imagery I am probably quite likely to initiate action at work I am sometimes compelled to help others at work I will usually follow procedures when there is a good reason for them Not paying attention to details tends to be a mistake My listening skills seem to have developed over the years I have my own internal standards by which I decide what's right I tend to prefer tasks with quite a high degree of difficulty